Portable fence



j 1,61 40 u Jan' 4 1927 D. D. BRINKERHOFF 3,3

PORTABLE FENCE Filed July 2, 1924 l 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 2 fm1/QZ.

dan. 4, 1927. 1,613,340

D. D. BRINKERHOFF PORTABLE FENCE Filed July 2. 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Jan. 4, 1927.

narran" sra'rus DAVID D. BRINKEREFF, OF MlNCOS, COLORADO.

roars-nils runen.

Application 'tiled July 2,

This invention relates to improvements in portable fences, and the yprimary obJect of my inventionis to provide a fence ot this character which may be readily folded into a compact roll for transporting or storing the same.

A further object of the inventionv is the provision ot a fence of this character which may be readily and quiclrly placed 1n position as a fence and be dura kly supported.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a fence of this character having spring means associated therewith tor retaining the same tight at all times but permittinga slight yielding movement. h

still further object of the invention 1s the provision of a tence of thisv character which is comparatively simple in construction very durable, and eliicient for this purpose.

Other objects and advantages of this n1 vention will be apparent during the course oi the following description.

ln the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a section ot my improved fence in position,

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the method of connecting a corner thereof,

Figure 3 is an enlarged detail view of the connecting means7 Figure 4: is a top plan view of one ot my fence sections, e

Figure 5 is an end elevation showing the means of bracing my improved fence.

Figure 6 is an enlarged detail view of the fence construction,

Figure 7 is a diagrammatic view illustrating one method of employing any fence, and

Figure 8 is a similar view showing still another method of using my improved device.

ln the drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 10 generally indicates the supporting posts of my improved portable fence, these posts being` yrectangular in cross section and pointed at the lower end as shown at 11 to permit them to be readily forced into the ground. The upper extremities of the posts are provided with metallic bands 12 adapted to prevent splitting of the posts when being driven into the ground. In the form of my invention ieee; serial no.' 723,714.

illustrated in the drawings herewith I em-y ploy three such posts to each said section each post carrying a plurality of screw eyes 13 upon each of the narrow edges thereof. my

connect with the longitudinal strands of the tence proper; l consider it advisable to use about eight strands of this character for the ordinary type of tence. Each tence section comprises a pair of tence panels composed oi' wires and springs as will hereinafter be described.

These panels comprise a plurality of lon-V gitudinal wires 111 having loops 15 formed on the extremities thereof. rlhese wires are connected by a plurality of plates, the type oi plates employed on the upper` and lower wire strands being substantially triangular in Ltorm as shown at 16 while the intermediate connecting plates are substantially square as shown at 17, one extremity or' each longitudinal strand in the fence panel carrys ing a coil tension spring 18 secured to the end wire and screw eye mounted on the post. rlhese springs will retain the longitudinal strands in comparatively tight alignment at all times in addition to permitting the panel to give under unusual impact thereby relieving the strain from the supporting posts 10. Vertical connecting wires 19 connect with the connecting plates and retain the longitudinal strands in proper alignment.

Each ot' the end posts carriesconnecting means mounted on the outer edges thereof, one of the posts carrying a comparatively short strand ot wire 20 looped at its extremities as at 21 to engage a screw eye 13 secured to the post and a ring member 22 secured tothe tree extremity of the wire 20. The opposite post member carries a similar wire strand to which is secured a spring snap 23 adapted to engage the ring 22 and lirmly secure the section. rl`hese corner connections as clearly shown in Figures 2 and 3 are provided for the purpose of permitting connection ot any number of tence sections, the number employed depending on the size of the closure it is desired to construct. it is also to be noted that the sections may also vary in size, any number of posts and panels, therebetween, being constructed in each section. i

ils it is desirable in many instances to provide additional bracing means in fences of this character, the upper extremities of Anach-oi' these screw eyes 13 is adapted to the posts are provided with openings to pery mit attachment of a rope or cable 24 which may engage a pegl 25 forced into the ground adjacent the post and adjusted by means of a cross rod 26.

In using my improved fence, when it is desired to form a comparatively small enclosure as shown in Figure 7, a pair of sections may be readily employed and connected as shown, the end posts being connected as shown in Figure 2, at an angular position. lVhen it is desirable to provide a larger enclosure. as shownin Figure 8, any number of sections may be employed, readily providing any size enclosure desired. It is to be noted that my improved fence will combine the durability of a permanent fence With the advantage of quicker construction and transportability.

It isI to be understood that the form of my invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as the preferred example of the same, and that various changes as t'o the shape, size and arrangement of parts may be resorted to Without departing from the spirit of. the invention or the scope of the subjoined claim.

Having thus described my invention, IV

claim:

A panel Ifence comprising a number of posts, each post provided With a series of eyes upon opposite sides, Wire panels each secured to the eyes upon one side of each post, and Wire tension springs connecting each strand Wire of each panel With the eyes of an adjacent post.

In testimony whereof, I have aiXed my signature.

DAVID D, BRINKERHOFF. 

